Maya Gonzalez 

Raquel Donoso

Mona Damluji

SJCBF Award Ceremony

Do you believe in the revolutionary power of literature? So do we. Since 2015, Bay Area Book Festival has featured the boldest and most brilliant literary voices in conversations about issues that matter, with a focus on justice and diversity. We’re a world-class literary extravaganza taking place each year over two days in Downtown Berkeley.

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Celebrate the inaugural SJCBF Award honoring three authors whose stories champion justice, voice, and belonging.

Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe

The Social Justice Children’s Book Fair Award is an annual award given to a children’s author whose work embodies our mission to support “independent creators who conceive, develop, distribute, and champion social justice-themed children’s books.” The 2025 Award is the inaugural award, and will be given to three authors: Mona Damluji for her book I Want You to Know, Raquel Donoso for Viva’s Voice, and Maya Gonzalez for The Gender and Infinity Book for Kids. There are many authors whose work we love–these are just three we have chosen to represent us this year. The Award includes a $500 check and the purchase and distribution of 1000 copies of the books by The Conscious Kid. Come celebrate with us at Chapter 510 in Oakland.Event is open to the public but please RSVP as space is limited!

SJCBF Award Ceremony

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